The Clean Freak Manifesto by Tara D. Garner

Author:Tara D. Garner
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group

3. Disinfect and Dry

After cleaning, use a store-bought or DIY disinfectant wipe to clean away germs. Be sure to clean both sides of the remote or game controller thoroughly.

Once the cleaning and disinfecting is complete, allow the device to air-dry completely. Then put the batteries back in, and it’s ready to use.

SMART-HOME DEVICES: OFFER YOUR CLEANING HELP

There’s no doubt about it: home automation is widespread. Just look at the figures:

Approximately 9 in 10 U.S. consumers own at least one smart-home device.

More than 30 percent of those who don’t own a connected home device plan on purchasing one in the next year.

A total of 63 million U.S. homes will likely qualify as “smart” by 2022.

Count me among the smart not-so-few. I’m not so proud of the spaghetti sauce drips on my smart kitchen speaker, however. Many smart-home devices are “self-learning,” meaning that they learn your schedule, behavior, and habits, then adjust themselves accordingly. With my smart speaker in need of a bath, I decided to test that whole “self-learning” thing on my Google Home.

“Hey, Google, clean up your act,” I said. “Sorry, I don’t understand” came the monotone reply. Not so smart after all, it seems. Sure, it can turn on the lights and play my son’s favorite Drake tune on command. But until our smart-home devices get next-generation really smart, they are still going to need cleaning help from us if they’re to remain presentable in our kitchens and living rooms.

Game On!

If your system isn’t recognizing a game disc, chances are the surface is soiled. Lightly dampen a clean, lint-free cotton or microfiber cloth. Holding the disc by the rim so that the reflective, non-labeled side is facing up, very gently wipe the surface clean from the center. Wipe lightly again, this time using the cloth’s dry area. Place the disc reflective side up on a solid surface to dry for at least 2 minutes before using.

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